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... 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-11 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-11 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-11 3.2.9 General help 3-11...
... 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 Creating a bootable floppy disk 3-5 3.1.4 AFUDOS utility 3-6 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-8 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-9 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-10 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-10 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-10 3.2.4 Menu items 3-11 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-11 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-11 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-11 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-11 3.2.9 General help 3-11...
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...and optical disc drives. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. • These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal... cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3.
...and optical disc drives. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. • These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal... cables for details. • Before creating a RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3.
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... for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the...button to soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. ASUS P6T 2-41
... for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the...button to soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Shut Down. 2. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. ASUS P6T 2-41
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... [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [...the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt ... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the... to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [No] [Reset...to the BIOS so that provides quick access to section 4.3.9 ASUS Express GATE for user action. This is a unique instant-on...
... [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [...the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt ... Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the... to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [No] [Reset...to the BIOS so that provides quick access to section 4.3.9 ASUS Express GATE for user action. This is a unique instant-on...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 7.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 7.
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...Network settings. Opens Volume Control. This window is already running. Power off the computer. Opens ASUS Utility Panel to Express Gate Restart computer 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support A red mark under an application icon denotes that one of the LaunchBar are: Opens the File Manager window, which allows you press on the ...The smaller icons on the right side of the above applications stops responding, you can right-click on USB or ODD drives. See section 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert for details. In the rare case that the application is also shown when you to close.
...Network settings. Opens Volume Control. This window is already running. Power off the computer. Opens ASUS Utility Panel to Express Gate Restart computer 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support A red mark under an application icon denotes that one of the LaunchBar are: Opens the File Manager window, which allows you press on the ...The smaller icons on the right side of the above applications stops responding, you can right-click on USB or ODD drives. See section 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert for details. In the rare case that the application is also shown when you to close.
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4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your vital data even if one hard disk is damaged. With its user-..., double-click the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® desktop. Installing Serial ATA hard disks To use two new hard disks for Drive Xpert configuration. • The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. Install two SATA hard disks into the drive .... Refer to page 2-31 for Drive Xpert configuration. Drive Xpert modes There are two modes for Drive Xpert configuration: 1. ASUS P6T 4-43
4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your vital data even if one hard disk is damaged. With its user-..., double-click the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® desktop. Installing Serial ATA hard disks To use two new hard disks for Drive Xpert configuration. • The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. Install two SATA hard disks into the drive .... Refer to page 2-31 for Drive Xpert configuration. Drive Xpert modes There are two modes for Drive Xpert configuration: 1. ASUS P6T 4-43
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From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. B4. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. B2. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. 5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support
From the Personalization window, select Display Settings. B3. B4. From the Display Settings dialog box, click Advanced Settings. B2. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel. 5-10 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology support